What is it?
Feline Distemper or Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) is a highly contagious viral disease that attacks a cat’s lymph nodes, bone marrow and intestinal tract. It is infectious through contact with an infected cat’s fluids or other contaminated objects.

Symptoms:
These include severe diarrhoea, vomiting, dehydration and anaemia which all weaken the immune system, which the leaves the cats vulnerable to other diseases.

Diagnosis and treatment:
There is no cure. All that can be done is support the cat by hospitalisation and intensive care so it can fight the infection.

Can it be prevented?
Vaccines are available and recommended for all cats, starting from when they are kittens.

Transmissible to people?
No.